NEWARK — Devils winger Jordin Tootoo took a beating in the final period of Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

He did not return the favor.

First, Tootoo was hit in the left ear by Tyler Toffoli's stick. No penalty was called.

"The game is so fast, but obviously you have to be in control of your stick," Tootoo said. "You've got to battle through those situations. It's kind of like a playoff mentality. You've got to let those moments just go rather than wasting your energy."

Then, he was blind-sided at the blue line without an interference penalty being called.

"Obviously a blind side hit," Tootoo said. "I didn't even see the guy. It is what it is. I'm not going to (complain) about it. It's hockey and it happens. You move on.

"It's stage in the game where we're trying to come back."

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Mike Cammalleri admitted he didn't have a lot of energy after missing two games with the flu, but wouldn't use it as an excuse.